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doctor J 09-13-2009 10:18 AM

Rust on the rotor/hub
 
This is common problem on most new cars due to "cuts in production cost".
I used antisieze to protect rotor mounting screws and threaded holes, so it will be possible to remove rotor in the future.
My old 79 Supra never had so much rust in this area
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/...09e66c7162.jpg

kenchan 09-13-2009 01:16 PM

that's pretty normal. id get a wire brush (on your dremel tool or drill) and clean the rust off, mask off and paint it using duplicolor engine enamel paint. :)

streetracer 09-13-2009 01:48 PM

That's all normal... Nothing to worry about... Try using a wire brush and it will be much better...

doctordoom 09-13-2009 03:32 PM

+1 for that being completely normal.

YA2_user_GD3 09-13-2009 04:21 PM

It's almost pointless to clean it though. It will just come back well within a few weeks.

Daemione 09-13-2009 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by doctor J (Post 745620)
This is common problem on most new cars due to "cuts in production cost".

Older cars used iron rotors just like new ones do. I can't think of very many that came with coated or painted hubs.

doctordoom 09-14-2009 06:48 AM


Originally Posted by YA2_user_GD3 (Post 745782)
It's almost pointless to clean it though. It will just come back well within a few weeks.

cleaning it is more for it to become a flat surface again, so that you can securely mount the wheel to the hub.

kenchan 09-14-2009 11:30 AM

yah, you can paint it too after cleaning..and it will all look nice and prevent future rust. (not that the rust would hurt anything). good point about removing dust especially off the center bore area. that area sometimes binds the wheel real hard and wont let you get it off unless you do figure8's with your lugs loose. lol :D

stoneGD 09-18-2009 01:14 PM

try to give it some lubricant or grease, ive already do it on my car..

it will be prevent the rust for a few weeks..

Mr_Kunio 09-19-2009 01:42 PM

Its always nice to clean up the hubs before you put your wheels back on. Did you clean them before? Did the rust come back like that?

rodpaine 09-20-2009 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by doctor J (Post 745620)
This is common problem on most new cars due to "cuts in production cost".
I used antisieze to protect rotor mounting screws and threaded holes, so it will be possible to remove rotor in the future.
My old 79 Supra never had so much rust in this area

Ya, it's a problem on most cars and really ugly on cars with nice/expensive wheel fitments and rusty rotors clearly visible behind the wheels. I have a process I've used for years on my rotors. Take a look at my Honda Fit web site for details.
FWIW,
-Rod

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7aq8e/s...ce_rotors2.jpg

thedjo 09-20-2009 10:45 AM

Thanks for the info!

Kasey1 09-20-2009 11:31 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh,I just think so
http://www.photosnag.com/img/4673/n0...vnsn/clear.gif

mahout 09-21-2009 07:18 PM

Metals that have the desired wear resistance and heat capacity all do this as they should rust. Part of the metallurgy. And my 79 looked every bit as 'bad' as thr ones you pictured, perhaps moreso.
If they didn't do that I'd worry.
Using nickel high temp lube is a great diea; just make sure there's none exposed to get on your rotors. And using the high temp grease on the studs is also advisable to make removal and torquing better.


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